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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 441.24 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 441.24 and 149.80 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 441.24 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/441.24 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 441.24 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 66,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,097.75/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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